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What topics does Tom Papa speak about?

Tom Papa is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, Authors, Celebrity, Comedians, Host & Emcee, Television & Film

Who is Tom Papa's agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Tom Papa for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tom Papa for your next private or corporate function.

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Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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Tom Papa Biography

With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country finding success as an author, in film, TV, radio and podcasts as well as on the live stage.

Papa recently released his second book, "You’re Doing Great! - And Other Reasons To Stay Alive", which was the follow-up to "Your Dad Stole My Rake: And Other Family Dilemmas" both released by St Martin’s Press, making “Summer Must Read” lists from Parade Magazine to The New York Post. Papa is also a contributing writer to the New Yorker Magazine.

Papa has four hour-long stand-up specials, the latest Tom Papa: You’re Doing Great! was a wildly successful Netflix Original. His other critically acclaimed specials include Human Mule, Freaked Out and Papa Papa Live in New York City, two of which were directed by Rob Zombie.

He is a regular guest on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast and Tom’s own podcast, Breaking Bread with Tom Papa, features Papa and his guest for an hour of eating, drinking and enjoying life. Listeners are invited to take a seat at the table as Papa and his guests celebrate the true meaning of breaking bread with insightful, revealing and always funny conversations.

Papa is host of the daily Netflix radio show, What A Joke With Papa And Fortune, on SiriusXM’s Netflix Channel, airing Mondays through Thursdays from 10:00 AM – Noon ET. Papa also hosts of the hit SiriusXM show, Come to Papa with residencies at Largo in Los Angeles and The Village Underground in NYC. Papa writes the script for each show and casts top actors and comedians to play the roles or perform stand-up, all backed by a live band. Performers include Matt Damon, Sarah Silverman, Joel McHale, Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan, John Mulaney, Kevin Nealon, Kevin Pollack and many more.

Papa was a regular performer on the nationally syndicated radio show, Live From Here, formerly A Prairie Home Companion, that featured his own regular segment, “Out. In. America. With Tom Papa,” heard by the 2.6 million fans of the weekly radio show. Papa also appears on National Public Radio as a guest panelist on Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me which he also had the honor of guest hosting.

In the fall of 2018, Papa hosted his own Food Network TV series, Baked, where he took his love of baking and explored bakeries throughout the country. The show developed from Papa’s love of making sourdough bread using his own sourdough starter and visiting expert bakers while on tour.

As an actor Papa recently starred opposite Lily Taylor in the film Paper Spiders and the appears in the newly released North Hollywood. Papa has starred opposite Matt Damon in the Steven Soderbergh film, The Informant, and opposite Paul Giamatti in Rob Zombie’s animated feature, The Haunted World of El Superbeasto, as the voice of El Superbeasto. Papa has appeared in the films Analyze That, opposite RobertDeNiro, and Comedian; he had a voiceover role in the Papa was seen in Rob Zombie’s film, 3 From Hell, alongside Clive Owen in Steven Soderbergh’s Cinemax series, The Knick, and he was seen in Chris Rock’s film, Top Five.

Papa was seen alongside Michael Douglas and Matt Damon in the HBO film, Behind the Candelabra, which was directed by Steven Soderbergh and won 11 Emmys.

On TV Papa hosted the NBC series, The Marriage Ref, which ran for two seasons. Papa had a recurring role opposite Julia Louis-Dreyfus on the CBS series, The New Adventures of Old Christine, and starred in his own NBC series, Come to Papa.

As a film and television writer, Papa’s credits include the Rob Zombie film, The Haunted World of El Superbeasto, the Jerry Seinfeld film, Bee Movie and the TV series Red Oaks, The Marriage Ref and Come To Papa.

When not touring the country, Papa lives in Los Angeles with his wife, two daughters, a cat and dog where he spends most of his time writing and baking bread.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/26/2025.

Tom Papa Videos

Tom Papa | Gotham Comedy Live

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Tom Papa Books

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FAQs on booking Tom Papa

How do I book Tom Papa to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tom Papa for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tom Papa, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tom Papa or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for Tom Papa

Speaking fees for Tom Papa, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tom Papa are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tom Papa, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Tom Papa speak about?

Tom Papa is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, Authors, Celebrity, Comedians, Host & Emcee, Television & Film.
Where does Tom Papa travel from?

Tom Papa generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
Who is Tom Papa’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Tom Papa for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tom Papa for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tom Papa or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Tom Papa is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Tom Papa for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Tom Papa generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Justin Willman, Alonzo Bodden, Alfonso Ribeiro, Kevin Pollak and Demetri Martin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tom Papa for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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